6+ hour, 4+ min ago   (822+ words) A North East couple hope to help other families after the heartbreaking loss of their son. Aleem Ditta and his wife Alina Pervez, both 25, from Middlesbrough, were devastated at the loss of their first child, Noah Aleem Ditta, in April…...

6+ hour, 4+ min ago   (555+ words) ONE of the North East’s best-known business leaders has praised the “incredible” progress of a development to transform a farm into a training and employment hub for autistic people. Sir Peter Vardy has been a leading supporter of the vision…...

23+ hour, 34+ min ago   (274+ words) A rainy dog walk in Northumberland led to a decision, and now that decision has earned national recognition. Nigel Green, a volunteer from Slaley, has been named Volunteer of the Year by the Land Trust for his dedication to conservation…...

18+ hour, 4+ min ago   (315+ words) Darlington's flagship music festival returned this weekend, celebrating 30 years of its rhythm 'n' blues origins. The Rhythm & Tunes music festival, originally a free gathering for blues enthusiasts, has evolved over time. Darlington Rock 'n' Blues Club began booking bands that…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (308+ words) Drivers face major disruption in central Gateshead after a burst water main forced more road closures during Great North Run traffic restrictions. Gateshead Council said Askew Road’s westbound carriageway was closed after the burst. Traffic from Gateshead town centre on…...

18+ hour, 4+ min ago   (258+ words) A former County Durham coal mine site that has been reclaimed by nature could be given official protection as a new Local Nature Reserve. The move would pave the way for the former Shincliffe Colliery site, which closed in 1886, to…...

18+ hour, 40+ min ago   (599+ words) A sea of more than 63,000 runners took to the streets of Tyneside as the Great North Run returned for its milestone 45th anniversary. The sun had its hat on in Newcastle today (September 13) as runners of all ages and abilities took…...

19+ hour, 29+ min ago   (485+ words) Belfast’s Aoibheann Donnelly was bursting with pride after she topped the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands. Donnelly, 16, who lives in Blanchardstown, featured at the School Games National Finals, helping…...

18+ hour, 4+ min ago   (315+ words) A popular Middlesbrough restaurant has changed hands, with the former owners moving on to a new chapter after an "unforgettable journey". Vicki Busby, Carl Blake and Rachel McLaine, the team behind The Birdcage, confirmed the sale in a social media…...

19+ hour, 34+ min ago   (560+ words) Bus passengers are in for a number of timetable changes across Darlington and Stockton. Arriva will introduce timetable changes and route improvements on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The changes aim to improve links between communities in Darlington and Stockton. A review backed…...